Chased winner, mistake 3rd, almost joined winner 4 out, ridden and lost ground one winner before 3 out, no impression afterwards, eased after last
Made all, eased clear before 3 out, very easily
HELL RED is making his debut over fences but can take advantage of the 6lb he receives from previous chase winner Wicked West as the pair are both rated 122 over hurdles.
Wicked West (IRE) 10-11fav (11-10) Held up in last on outside, headway after 11th, led 4 out, hard pressed when fell 3 out, at Exeter 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Hell Red (FR) 7-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed between last two, no extra run-in, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Royaume Uni (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (3) gd in Mar.